MASSIVE Synonyms: 227 Similar and Opposite Words

massive

adjective

ˈma-siv

Definition of massive

as in heavy

having great weight a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move

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as in huge

unusually large the massive statue took up most of the small yard

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as in magnificent

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence

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Recent Examples of massive That massive pool of cash needs to be recycled back into the market, providing plenty of liquidity to absorb new listings. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 July 2026 That is not a realistic reading of the history, as there is little indication that regulations are the primary cause of the massive delays and cost overruns that plague nuclear plant construction. — ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026 That move created a massive hole at a spot that helped the New York Knicks assert dominance on a nightly basis at center. — Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua has had a massive contract extension put on hold by the Rams. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for massive

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The new model also challenges an industry belief that leading-edge AI requires heavy spending on data centers and the advanced chips that the US has restricted access to.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
But in the years since, this business decision has come under heavy scrutiny because of the rapid rise in team valuations.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of heavy

Adjective

Their fans have provided the electricity of this tournament, travelling in huge numbers, turning Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami and Dallas into oceans of blue and white.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Notable quote There is a huge amount of animosity, every single day, thrown at trans kids.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of huge

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And in a dark time for the world, a magnificent tournament helped make the world feel a little smaller.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Pico Lopes, the Shamrock Rovers centre-half recruited on LinkedIn, at the heart of Cape Verde’s defence was magnificent.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

But while new subscription revenue no doubt helped the bottom line, growing ad revenue from the streamer’s hefty sports offerings likely figured into Peacock’s lack of red ink during the quarter.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 23 July 2026
Perhaps even more frustrating for investors already concerned about hefty data center spending, the team upped its capital expenditure outlook for the year.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of hefty

Adjective

The two lakes, which are essentially one gigantic reservoir separated by the Grand Canyon, hold just under 60% of the total water currently stored in the basin.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Also seen is Edric’s sinister pod sliding silently into one of the gigantic Guild Heighliner starships.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of gigantic

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Greeks will tell you that Homer’s epic tale with its themes of hospitality, loyalty, feasting, and homecoming is still a true reflection of Greek culture today.

— Heidi Fuller-love, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Idda takes an epic approach to unearthing the packed layers of a stewing friendship.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Definition of epic

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This period, known as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum and first noted in the 1990s, may have been the result of an enormous volcanic eruption, or maybe a sudden release of methane.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
That’s an enormous sales figure for any current release, let alone a project that arrived more than a decade ago.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of enormous

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Speaking of God, the pedal steel is capable of exaltation, too, the rise and fall of its strings able to emulate a glorious choir or a keening request or spread out like the cosmos itself.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Another gripe for many is the American accents uniformly applied to these characters from Greek mythology when everyone knows that all the glorious empires of Hollywood speak exclusively in British accents.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

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